![]() Their latent feelings are rekindled against the backdrop of witchcraft, untested magic, occult rituals, and family ties both new and old in this enchanting tale of self-discovery. Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help. As a werewolf, Tam has been wandering from place to place for years, unable to call any town home. One fateful night, she follows reports of a white wolf into the woods, and she comes across the unexpected: her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods. She works at her grandmothers’ bookshop, where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any supernatural occurrences in their New England town. Nova Huang knows more about magic than your average teen witch. This has not altered my opinion of the book.Ī story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. ![]() ![]() The E-Arc Mooncakes was kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. ![]()
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There seemed to be very little of interest to write to youngsters from the Front: the news was either too horrible or too dull… One thing, however, that kept forcing itself more and more on my attention was the very considerable part the animals were playing in the World War" (Firsts). He recalled: "It was during the Great War and my children at home wanted letters from me-and they wanted them with illustrations rather than without. Asked about the genesis of Doctor Dolittle, Lofting stated that he came up with the idea during World War I. The books are absolutely irresistible and deathless-as well as being immensely stylish… Very much collected, as is right and proper" (Connolly, Children's Modern First Editions, 189). First editions are rare signed and inscribed.Īuthor Hugh Lofting was "creator of the most famous vet of all time (pace James Herriot)-and what a wonderfully sane loony Dr. 1921.” In very good condition, with some small segment missing from the signature page. 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